If You Are A

Federal Employee

Approved Legal Counsel

for FOP Legal Defense Plan

Federal Employment Law Attorney

We Are the Lawyers for Federal Employees

The Federal Practice Group is committed to protecting the rights of federal
employees. Because the legal rights of federal employees differ from the
rights of private sector employees, it takes an attorney with experience
dealing with federal agencies and the administrative processes to represent
and defend federal employee clients successfully.

Our federal employment lawyers have
over 100 years of combined experience, are focused on maintaining a strong client-attorney relationship, and
will always treat each client with the respect they deserve.

As a federal employee, you probably know that while federal employment
law is similar to standard employment law, there are several variations
in the rights you have as a federal employee to protect your job. Whatever
issue you are facing, whether discipline or discrimination, it is key
to have an attorney on your side who understands employment law as it
relates to federal employees and knows how to navigate through the administrative
processes available to federal employees.

Whether your legal issue involves, our firm can provide the exceptional
legal counsel you need to address the problem professionally. With extensive
experience in litigating before the EEOC, MSPB, and OSC, our attorneys
are prepared to protect the rights of federal employees who need assistance
in resolving any type of federal employment law matters. The depth of
knowledge of our legal team with regard to this complex area of law is
of great benefit to those who have legal matters that they need to defend
against, litigate or resolve.

EEO Complaints and EEOC Hearings The Federal Practice Group represents federal employees at all stages
of the EEO process, from the informal complaint stage, which can involve
EEO Counseling or Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), to the
formal complaint stage, including the agency investigation of your formal
complaint, and finally, at the hearing process before the EEOC. Our federal
employment law team is well versed in the substantive laws protecting
federal employees from discrimination, including Title VII (which prohibits
federal agencies from discriminating against federal employees on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and retaliation/reprisal
for participation in protected activity); the Rehabilitation Act (which
prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against federal employees
on the basis of disability); the Equal Pay Act (which requires federal
agencies to pay male and female federal employees the same for the same
work); and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (which prohibits
federal agencies from discriminating against federal employees on the
basis of age).

MSPB Appeals and Adverse Actions The Federal Practice Group represents federal employees before the MSPB
in all matters over which the MSPB has jurisdiction, including adverse
action (e.g., removals, demotions suspensions of more than 14 days) appeals,
whistleblower retaliation appeals, USERRA and VEOA appeals, and retirement
matters. The MSPB is known for its very efficient appeal processing, so
having an attorney who understands your due process rights and is familiar
with the MSPB appeal process is crucial to your ability to successfully
challenge your federal agency.

OSC Complaints andWhistleblower Retaliation The Federal Practice Group stands behind federal employees who are facing
retaliation because they "blew the whistle" on fraud, waste,
or abuse by a federal agency. We can represent you in filing a prohibited
personnel practice claim with OSC if you have faced such retaliation for
being a whistleblower, and can also assist federal employees who are looking
for a safe place to make a protected disclosure of violations of a law,
rule or regulation; gross mismanagement; a gross waste of funds; an abuse
of authority; and a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.

HOW THE FIRM COULD HELP YOU

The Federal Practice Group works together to find and implement the best
possible resolution for our federal employee clients. Unlike other firms,
we specialize specifically in representing
federal employees of federal agencies. There is no substitute for actual experience when facing a legal issue
involving the federal government. The outcome of the legal issue will
largely be determined by the quality and experience of your legal representation,
and we provide the high quality, exceptional depth of knowledge that will
serve you best in all types of federal employment law matters.

Choosing the right attorney can change the outcome of your case. It can
be the difference between receiving justice and having your rights trampled
upon. If you were harassed, discriminated against, or not given the benefits
to which you were legally entitled to, it is in your best interests to
seek counsel from a qualified attorney.

To discuss your case or to learn more about our services, you should not
waste any time in contacting our legal team.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help.

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